A year and a half after losing his beloved cats, Jack E. finally felt ready to open his heart again. As a monthly ASPCA donor, Jack received an email from us promoting senior pet adoption and thought, “Why not?” He applied for a senior cat, but by the time he was able to meet the cat, they had already been […]

Our dear Daisy is a beautiful cat who is ready to love and be loved! She may look a little different than other brown tabbies, but that just makes her even more special. Several years ago, she experienced a severe burn on her back and has had multiple surgeries to repair the wound. Daisy has recovered wonderfully in her foster […]

For the second time in just over a year, the U.S. Department of Justice has been forced to step in because the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continued to allow cruel breeders at a Virginia facility to break the law repeatedly.  Since 2017, Elena and Andrey Mikirtichev have been USDA-licensed commercial dog and cat breeders in North Chesterfield, Virginia—breeding hundreds […]

Have you noticed your pet shaking, pacing or drooling when a storm rolls through? Or maybe they try to run out of the door and chew or dig through a wall or the floor? If so, your pet may have Astraphobia, or fear of thunderstorms. While this is a common issue in dogs, their reactions can potentially put them in […]

On July 23 in Bryan, Texas, a special group of budding trainers presented seven horses during the 2nd Annual Texas State 4-H Horse Show as part of the Texas 4-H Homes for Horses program in partnership with the ASPCA Right Horse program. The Texas 4-H Homes for Horses project connects ASPCA’s Right Horse Adoption Partners with 4-H youth who train and prepare the Partners’ horses […]

Concern for the welfare of farm animals is increasingly guiding people’s food choices, and that is obviously a trend we love to see. But while a lot of attention is given to what happens on the farms themselves—and that’s not wrong—many consumers aren’t aware of the enormous influence of supermarkets. As huge power players in the food industry, their policies […]

It’s National Animal Foster Appreciation Week and we could not be more grateful for our amazing fosters. At the ASPCA, collaborating with foster volunteers who help us support animals along their journey is a vital part of the work we do. Simply put, fostering helps save lives.  Right now, shelters all over the country are at max capacity and looking […]

At the urgent request of the Maui Humane Society, we are on the ground in Lahaina, Hawaii supporting critical animal search and rescue efforts in response to the catastrophic wildfires that impacted thousands of residents and their pets. “The ASPCA’s priority is to bring displaced and injured animals to safety and to provide critical assistance in support of Maui Humane Society […]

Megan K. was just three years old when she rode her first pony. She loved spending weekends at the barn caring for horses and had a talent for riding them. Over the years, her parents nurtured her desire to train and compete in dressage, one of three Olympic equestrian sports in which riders and horses work in harmony, performing a […]

Long, white whiskers, piercing green eyes and pointy ears—the perfect ingredients for a new furry friend who is sure to melt your heart! Senior cat Bunny is bound to hop into your life! Bunny is a fun-loving gal living in the tri-state area who would love to enjoy her golden years with you! Her ideal home would be where she […]